ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES

Advance Medical Directives in Tennessee: Latest Forms & Other Updates

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit with Charles Key, a Memphis attorney and experienced speaker and writer on legal issues in health care. During this on-demand course, Mr. Key will tackle the recent changes to advance medical directives, the Health Care Decisions Act (HDCA), common-law vs. statutory advance directives, new requirements and instructions under the HDCA, surrogates under the HCDA, and the 2007 amendments. Mr. Key will also explain the most recent forms and present what changes he believes should be made to them. Don't miss this all-new course from Tennessee Attorneys Memo!

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Categories: Advance Medical Directives

BUSINESS LAW

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Fiduciary Duty Issues in Member Disputes Involving Tennessee LLCs

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit with Richard Spore, a Memphis attorney with significant experience in partnerships and joint ventures, business divorces, and business planning. If you represent LLCs in Tennessee, this all-new TAM CLE course is for you! During this on-demand course, Mr. Spore will address fiduciary duties under Tennessee’s "old" LLC act, changes brought about by the Revised LLC Act, common law fiduciary duties, and much more. Mr. Spore will also give valuable tips to help you draft operating agreements under the Revised LLC Act.

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Categories: Business Law

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Factors Tennessee Courts Will Consider

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit. Attorneys who advise corporations and business owners will want to take this opportunity to learn the many scenarios where courts may allow access to individual assets or assets of other related business entities when a corporation has acted outside its legal bounds. Attorney Joseph Allen Kelly provides skillful analysis of important cases and guidance on how Tennessee courts look at the issue of piercing the corporate veil. Mr. Kelly, an attorney with MGLaw, PLLC, has 20 years' experience helping companies solve and avoid legal problems.

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Categories: Business Law

Tennessee Business Entity Acts: 10 Obscure but Important Points

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit as you learn 10 important - but sometimes overlooked - points about Tennessee's business entity acts. When does the old LLC Act apply? What are the fiduciary duties of a LLC member or a general partner? These questions and more are addressed by Richard Spore, a member of Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, who chaired the TBA committee that drafted both Tennessee's current general partnership and limited liability company acts.

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Categories: Business Law

CIVIL PROCEDURE

Discovery and Depositions in Tennessee: What You Don't Know Could Hurt You

Earn .75 hour of CLE credit as you listen to this fact-filled and enlightening presentation by Mike Lawson, a solo practitioner who has tried to conclusion more than 35 jury trials. Mr. Lawson speaks on phrasing of interrogatories, claims of privilege, discovery of electronic data and expert opinions. He provides materials that include references to case law and statutes on the subject.

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Categories: Civil Procedure

Ethical Considerations in Deciding Whether to Accept Representation

Earn 1.5 hours of DUAL CLE credit with Rebecca Blair, a leading plaintiff attorney in Tennessee. During this 90-minute course, your speaker will discuss a number of ethical, business, and practical considerations that come into play when deciding whether to accept a case. Highlights include: recent amendments to Tennessee's Rules of Professional Conduct, ethical concerns, duties to prospective clients, diligence, conflicts of interest, business considerations, and practical considerations.

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Categories: Ethics; Civil Procedure

Summary Judgment and Other Legislative Changes: How They Benefit Employers

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit. Get the latest information on legislative changes made in 2011. Attorneys David Johnson and Junaid Odubeko, experienced in employment and business litigation and government relations, highlight the most recent actions taken by the Tennessee State Legislature regarding standards for summary judgment and other modifications of the law relative to Tennessee employers. Learn when these new laws became effective and what impact they have on employment, discrimination and immigration cases.

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Categories: Civil Procedure

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Negotiating & Resolving Workers' Comp Claims in Light of the New ADA

Attorney Mark Travis gives clarification on the recent changes in the Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to workers' comp claims. Earn 1 hour of CLE credit. This timely presentation includes topics on the background and purpose of the ADA of 1990 and changes to the definitions of key components of the EEOC regulations and the ADAAA. He also explains the impact of several important U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Mr. Travis has represented public and private sector organizations in employment litigation, labor relations, public policy and civil rights issues for more than 20 years. He serves on the panels of the American Arbitration Association and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as holding positions with other organizations.

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Categories: Employment Law

Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation: An Overview of Tennessee Law and Tips for Drafting Agreements

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit. There is more to a non-compete agreement than you might think. Boilerplate clauses are not always the best option and it is not enough simply to state the policy in the employee handbook. Learn about these topics and more. Attorney David Johnson of Miller & Martin PLLC will tell you about acceptable consideration, define protectable business interest, discuss trade secret issues, and point out relevant case law impacting these widely used employment agreements. Mr. Johnson has extensive experience in the litigation of disputes at the trial and appellate levels. His area of expertise includes employment and business litigation.

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Categories: Employment Law

Tennessee Workers Comp: What the Legislature Changed

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit while learning about the changes to workers’ comp legislation made in 2011. Jason Ensley, a sole practitioner in Johnson City, will bring you up-to-date on the reasons for the reform and the seven major areas impacted by the new laws.

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Categories: Employment Law

NEW! Tennessee Workers' Comp Update: 2011 Legislative Changes and Case Law Highlights

Earn 1.5 CLE credits. In 2011 the Tennessee Legislature made significant changes in the law relating to workers' compensation. The definition of injury, rules for settling future medical expenses and communications with medical providers are some of the areas impacted by the new law. Listen and learn while Attorney Fred Baker, a member of Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones, gives clarity to the legislative changes and discusses pertinent case law.

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Category: Employment Law NEW

NEW! Workers' Comp Injuries in Tennessee: Best Practices for Mounting a Successful Defense

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit. Learn practical winning tips for defending workers' compensation cases in Tennessee. Attorney Jason Ensley, with Ensley, Baker & Shade, PLCC, says the key is to know the facts, the law, the judge, the opposing counsel and yourself. He shows how these components fit together to improve the odds of a favorable outcome for your client.

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Category: Employment Law NEW

ETHICS

Ethical Considerations in Deciding Whether to Accept Representation

Earn 1.5 hours of DUAL CLE credit with Rebecca Blair, a leading plaintiff attorney in Tennessee. During this 90-minute course, your speaker will discuss a number of ethical, business, and practical considerations that come into play when deciding whether to accept a case. Highlights include: recent amendments to Tennessee's Rules of Professional Conduct, ethical concerns, duties to prospective clients, diligence, conflicts of interest, business considerations, and practical considerations.

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Categories: Ethics; Civil Procedure

Ethical Pitfalls: The Attorney's Use of Technology & Social Media

Earn 1.25 hours of DUAL CLE credit and find out how to avoid costly mistakes and to make proper use of current electronic resources. Marisa Lee Combs, an associate in the Nashville office of Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop, discusses the pros and cons of using Internet technology and social media in your legal practice.

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Categories: Ethics; Technology/Social Media

The Inadvertent Receipt of Confidential Information: Ethical Considerations in Tennessee

Earn .75 hour of DUAL CLE credit and gain valuable guidance on the proper steps to take when you accidently receive confidential information from an opposing party. Experienced litigator Griffin Dunham discusses current opinions from the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility and the American Bar Association concerning an attorney's ethical duties to clients, the court and other attorneys.

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Categories: Ethics; Civil Procedure

ESTATES & TRUSTS

2010 Changes to Tennessee Trust Laws

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit with Paul Hayes, a licensed CPA and prominent tax attorney. In this new on-demand course from Tennessee Attorneys Memo, Mr. Hayes will explain the changes brought about by the Tennessee Community Property Trust Act of 2010. In just under one hour, Mr. Hayes will discuss the advantages of Tennessee Community Property Trusts (TCPT), requirements to create a TCPT, administrative provisions for TCPTs, tax and planning considerations, unitrust conversion, and much more.

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Categories: Estates & Trusts

TennCare's Last Bite: Update on TennCare Medicaid Estate Recovery

Earn 1 hour of CLE and learn the most recent information on TennCare Medicaid Recovery from Tim Takacs, a certified elder law attorney and member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Discover how In re Tanner impacted prior law on estate recovery and what questions remain unanswered. Find out how state and federal laws differ in this area of the law.

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Categories: Estates & Trusts

FAMILY LAW

NEW! Alimony in Tennessee: Types, Amounts, and Modifications

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit. Alimony has been a recent topic of media broadcasts and water cooler discussions primarily because of the Tennessee Supreme Court's ruling in the Gonsewski case. Family law practitioner, Kevin W. Shepherd, provides insightful descriptions of each type of alimony considered by trial courts, gives best practice tips for negotiating alimony settlements and includes brief highlights of several important legal cases.

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Category: Family Law NEW

NEW! Child Custody: Tennessee's Appellate Courts Weigh In on Issues

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit. Attorney Kevin W. Shepherd helps you fill your practice toolbox with helpful advice on how to use appellate court decisions to achieve the best outcome for your clients. Mr. Shepherd discusses how to mediate a full or partial settlement, grandparent rights, how to stop or defend parental relocation, and what courts look for when modifying existing co-parenting plans. He also highlights recent legislative changes and statutory law on child custody.

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Category: Family Law NEW

Child Support Guidelines: 2010 Update for Tennessee Attorneys

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit with Barbara Broersma, assistant general counsel of the Tennessee Department of Human Services, the agency that oversees child support in Tennessee. During this 60-minute course, your speaker will present valuable updates on Tennessee's child support guidelines, touching on topics such as the purpose and history of Tennessee's guidelines, child support assumptions, willful or voluntary unemployment or underemployment, and much more.

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Categories: Family Law

New Developments in Adoption Law in Tennessee

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit with Dawn Coppock, a frequent speaker, writer and consultant on the subject of adoption in Tennessee and across the nation. She is certified as a Juvenile-Child Welfare Specialist and a Family Law Mediator and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. In just 60 minutes, Ms. Coppock will discuss the changes to Tennessee's adoption laws, including new statutes, legal parent, putative father, recent Supreme Court and Court of Appeals decisions, and procedural issues. Don't miss this important update on Tennessee's adoption laws!

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Categories: Family Law

INSURANCE

NEW! More Insurance in Auto Accident Cases in Tennessee: Exploring All Possibilities

Earn .75 hour of CLE credit. If you represent clients in cases involving negligence and personal injury, you will want to take this opportunity to listen as attorney Laura W. Bishop, with the Law Offices of John Day, discusses Tennessee statutory and case law concerning insurance coverage for automobile accidents. Topics include vicarious liability, the Family Purpose Doctrine, negligent entrustment, and unknown defendant and uninsured motorist provisions.

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Categories: Torts, Insurance NEW

JUDGMENTS / COLLECTIONS / SUBROGATION

ERISA, Liens, & Other Subrogation Tort Issues in Tennessee

Earn .75 hour of CLE credit with Burke Keaty, a member of the Law Offices of John Day P.C., as he discusses the types of claims that may be asserted against a personal injury settlement. Mr. Keaty will cover non-ERISA third party payer subrogation interests, ERISA liens, Medicare liens, TennCare liens, hospital liens, workers' comp liens, recent case law, and more.

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Categories: Judgments/Collections/Subrogation

Judgment Enforcement: Techniques, Common Roadblocks, & Advanced Strategies

Earn 1.5 hours of CLE credit with David M. Anthony, a Nashville attorney who regularly speaks on topics related to bankruptcy, post-judgment collections strategy, foreclosures, ethics, and trial practice. During this all-new CLE course, Mr. Anthony will give you practical tips, techniques, and tools to enforce judgments in Tennessee. Mr. Anthony will discuss post-judgment stays, creative ways to find a debtor's assets, how to use judgment liens, fradulent transfers, and methods of getting the funds to your client quickly after a judgment is rendered. If you represent a client who has recently won a judgment in Tennessee, this 90-minute on-demand course is must-have material!

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Categories: Judgments/Collections/Subrogation

Medicare: Conditional Payment Claims, Mandatory Reporting, & MSAs

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit with Bennett L. Pugh, who assists clients across the country with Medicare Secondary Payer issues. Topics include Section 111 Reporting, Conditional Payment Claims issues, and Medicare Set-Asides. Mr. Pugh tackles a variety of issues regarding conditional payments, Medicare Set-Asides, reporting requirements, and failure-to-comply penalties.

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Categories: Judgments/Collections/Subrogation

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Dos & Don'ts for Attorneys

Earn 1.5 hours of CLE credit with Earl C. Buckles, a Memphis attorney experienced in business and consumer transactions, as he explains critical dos and don'ts of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). In just 90 minutes, Mr. Buckles tackles the scope of the FDCPA, the exemptions to the Act, the transactions included and excluded from the Act, and recent case law. Mr. Buckles also discusses communications with a debtor, locational information, and prohibitions and harassment. Our speaker will break down the background of the FDCPA as well, with brief outlines of the history and purposes of the Act. This all-new CLE course is essential for attorneys representing collection agencies, clients who have been contacted by a collection agency, or those seeking to collect a debt on behalf of a client.

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Categories: Judgments/Collections/Subrogation

NEW! The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: What Are the Limits?

Earn 1 hour of CLE Credit. Attorneys practicing in the area of debt collection will want to learn how to protect themselves from being sued by debtors claiming unfair collection practices. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires debt collectors to follow strict procedures and timelines. Phillip Kirk, a debt collection attorney with more than 30 years' experience, covers the history of the FDCPA, definition of terms, governing statutes and recent court decisions.

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Category: Judgments/Collections/Subrogation NEW

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Hot Topics in Medical Malpractice in Tennessee

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit with this all-new on-demand course from Tennessee Attorneys Memo as Randy Kinnard, a premier plaintiff's medical malpractice attorney in Nashville, explains the newest changes to medical malpractice laws in Tennessee. In 60 minutes, Mr. Kinnard will tackle the new notice requirements, certificates of good faith, selecting expert witnesses, recent Supreme Court and Court of Appeals rulings, cases pending before the Supreme Court, medical expenses, and much more.

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Categories: Medical Malpractice

Tennessee Tort Reform: What Changes October 1

Earn .75 of CLE credit while learning what the legislature changed on October 1, 2011, concerning litigation of tort claims. Rebecca Blair, a leading plaintiff’s attorney, discusses changes to the statutes regarding venue, appeal bonds, medical malpractice, caps on damages, product liability, class actions and the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.

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Categories: Medical Malpractice; Torts

Holding Nursing Homes Accountable: Recent Developments in Tennessee

Earn .75 hour of CLE credit as Mark Geller, chair of the nursing home practice group of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC., discusses recent developments in nursing home neglect and medical malpractice. Concentrating on two sets of law, one prior to and one since October 1, 2011, Mr. Geller discusses topics such as incompetency, restoration of legal rights, and disability. He also reviews the changes in damage awards.

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Categories: Medical Malpractice; Torts

Locality Rule in Tennessee: The Impact of the Shipley Decision

Want to know how the Supreme Court's recent ruling in the Shipley case affected expert witness testimony and the requirements of the locality rule? Do you know how that ruling also impacted the standard for summary judgment? Attorney Rebecca Blair, experienced in complex litigation and catastrophic injury, provides the answers to these questions while offering clear explanations of the history of and reasons for the locality rule in Tennessee. Earn 1 hour of CLE credit.

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Categories: Medical Malpractice

PREMISES LIABILITY & PERSONAL INJURY


REAL ESTATE LAW

NEW! Real Estate Law in Tennessee: Recent Laws and Cases

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit as a experienced real estate litigator, attorney Porter Feild, presents recent developments in real estate law in Tennessee. You will get up-to-date information as Mr. Feild skillfully highlights legislative changes in Tennessee statutes governing foreclosure and the Tennessee Residential Landlord & Tenant Act. He also discusses recent case law impacting real estate law.

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Category: Real Estate Law NEW

SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security Disability: Gaining an Advantage at the ALJ Hearing

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit with Grayson Smith Cannon, a shareholder in the Goodlettsville firm of Cannon & Cannon Attorneys, P.C. During this 1-hour on-demand course, your speaker will show you how to make the most of a case before, during, and after the ALJ hearing. Your speaker will give tips on handling "unworked" files, gathering and organizing critical information, submitting new evidence, requesting "on the record" decisions, preparing pre-hearing briefs, and interviewing and preparing clients.

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Categories: Social Security

TECHNOLOGY / SOCIAL MEDIA

Ethical Pitfalls: The Attorney's Use of Technology & Social Media

Earn 1.25 hours of DUAL CLE credit and find out how to avoid costly mistakes and to make proper use of current electronic resources. Marisa Lee Combs, an associate in the Nashville office of Lewis, King, Krieg & Waldrop, discusses the pros and cons of using Internet technology and social media in your legal practice.

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Categories: Ethics; Technology/Social Media

TORTS

NEW! Liquor Liability Claims in Tennessee: Who Can Be Left Holding the Bag?

Earn .75 hour of CLE credit. Attorney Laura Bishop, with the Law Offices of John Day, highlights findings of the court in precedent setting cases impacting liquor liability claims. You will learn about the "dram shop" statutes' definition of proximate cause and standard of proof, whether the purchaser of alcohol can be held liable if he or she does not actually consume the beverage, and under what circumstances an adult host might be found to have a duty of care to minor guests.

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Category: Torts NEW

NEW! More Insurance in Auto Accident Cases in Tennessee: Exploring All Possibilities

Earn .75 hour of CLE credit. If you represent clients in cases involving negligence and personal injury, you will want to take this opportunity to listen as attorney Laura W. Bishop, with the Law Offices of John Day, discusses Tennessee statutory and case law concerning insurance coverage for automobile accidents. Topics include vicarious liability, the Family Purpose Doctrine, negligent entrustment, and unknown defendant and uninsured motorist provisions.

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Categories: Torts, Insurance NEW

Tennessee Tort Law Update: Decisions That Affect Your Practice

Attorney Donald Capparella speaks on recent court decisions in the areas of medical malpractice, insurance law, products liability, vicarious liability, and personal injury, and discusses changes to the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. These cases, many of which were reviewed by the Tennessee Supreme Court, have implications for all attorneys who practice litigation in Tennessee. Mr. Capparella has over 25 years' experience in civil litigation. He has secured one of the largest awards in a TCPA case and handles complex matters including construction defects, business disputes, personal injury and employment matters. He is editor of the Tennessee Tort Law Letter. Earn 1 hour of CLE credit.

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Categories: Torts

Tennessee Tort "Reform": What You MUST Know Now

Gain in-depth knowledge of the Tennessee Civil Justice Act of 2011. Brandon Bass and Bob Chapski skillfully detail the recent tort reform laws enacted by the legislature concerning damage caps, what role the jury will play in tort cases going forward, explanations of exceptions and safe harbors, venue limitations and much more. Mr. Bass of the Law Offices of John Day represents plaintiffs in product liability cases, medical malpractice actions, and trucking lawsuits. A shareholder with Lewis King, Mr. Chapski focuses his practice in the areas of product liability and tort litigation involving automotive, transportation, construction and industrial equipment/aerial devices, and consumer products matters. Earn 1 hour of CLE credit.

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Categories: Torts

Tennessee Tort Reform: What Changes October 1

Earn .75 of CLE credit while learning what the legislature changed on October 1, 2011, concerning litigation of tort claims. Rebecca Blair, a leading plaintiff’s attorney, discusses changes to the statutes regarding venue, appeal bonds, medical malpractice, caps on damages, product liability, class actions and the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.

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Categories: Medical Malpractice; Torts

Holding Nursing Homes Accountable: Recent Developments in Tennessee

Earn .75 hour of CLE credit as Mark Geller, chair of the nursing home practice group of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC., discusses recent developments in nursing home neglect and medical malpractice. Concentrating on two sets of law, one prior to and one since October 1, 2011, Mr. Geller discusses topics such as incompetency, restoration of legal rights, and disability. He also reviews the changes in damage awards.

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Categories: Medical Malpractice; Torts